Banasura

Kerala, India
Elevation 2,073 m (6,801 ft)
Location
Range Western Ghats
Banasura Hill
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Banasura Hill is the second tallest mountain in the Wayanad
district of Kerala, India. The hill is named after Banasura, a
mythical character of Indian legends.
Contents
1 Geography
2 Trekking Routes/Visitor Information
3 Flora and Fauna
4 Tribes and History
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Geography
Banasura Hill has an altitude of 2,073 metres (6,801 ft) and is a
part of the Western Ghats. It lies o the state highway from
Kuttiady to Mananthavady. Mananthavady which lies 25 km away is
the closest town and the closest state transport depot. The closest
National Highway is NH 212 that passes through Kalpetta which is
about 37 km away.
Banasura
Coordinates: 114139N 755429E
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Coordinates 114139N 755429E
Climbing
Easiest route Hike
Trekking Routes/Visitor Information
One has to take a deviation at Vellamunda village and go via
Pulinjal to reach the peak. About 1.5 km from Pulinjal you pass by
Banasura Hill Resort, unique for its earth architecture.
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About
500 meters beyond the resort begins a treacherous but adventurous track. Along the way there is a thunderous
waterfall that locals call Meenmutty. Its a good three hour climb to the top of the hill. The view from there is
spectacular. Permission from the North Wayanad Forest Division oice located at Mananthavady has to be
obtained for trekking up Banasura Hill. At the foot of the hill is the Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam
in India. The dam is another point from where one can start the trek up Banasura Hill.
Flora and Fauna
The narrow trail that leads up to the top of the hill winds through thick tropical vegetation. The ora includes
some rare medicinal plants. The fauna found en route consists of monkeys, wild boars, deer and wild elephants.
Tribes and History
There are four tribal settlements at the foot of the Banasura Hill belonging largely to the Kurichiya tribe. The
Kurichiyas have a great martial tradition, and are experts with the bow and arrow. When Kerala Varma Pazhassi
Raja revolted against the British for imposing exorbitant tax on agricultural products, and ed to the forests of
Wayanad to ght a long-drawn guerilla war against them, it was to these Kurichiya tribesmen that the Pazhassi
Raja turned for support. The Pazhassi Raja used their uncanny knowledge of the topography of the area to
inict grave and humiliating defeats on the British forces. The rugged and thickly forested terrain around
Banasura Hill with numerous caves, streams and water courses formed an ideal hiding place for the Pazhassi
Raja. It may not be inappropriate to mention that Banasura Hill must have stood as a silent spectator to the
events leading up to the demise of the Pazhassi Raja.
See also
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Banasura Sagar Dam
Kurichiya Tribes
Pazhassi Raja
References
^ "Banasura.com site" (http://www.banasura.com). 1.
External links
Oicial Website for Department of Tourism (http://www.keralatourism.org/destination
/destination.php?id=2132065959)
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